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The 13 Cognitive Distortions That Undermine Marital Harmony

One of Cognitive Behavior Therapy’s great contributions is its ability to identify the power of incorrect or maladaptive beliefs, and how they shape our feelings.  If we can help our clients question their thoughts and beliefs, and become less defensive and more objective about them, they can change the way they are affected by what happens to them.  Though commonly applied to individuals, this same technique can be applied to couples.  In this seminar, we will learn to identify thirteen common incorrect beliefs that sabotage relationships, what makes them less adaptive, and how to teach your client “antidotes” to these beliefs.

  • Learn how to identify the various distorted beliefs, assumptions and entitlements that set people up for conflict, disappointment and resentment.
  • Learn how to gently confront clients so they can re-evaluate, reconsider and restructure faulty beliefs
  • Learn to manage your countertransference and remain compassionate and curious even when you find your clients' opinions to be immoral or foolish.
  • Learn how to deflect religious justifications for dysfunctional behavior without arguing about religion.
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The 13 Cognitive Distortions That Undermine Marital Harmony

Previously Recorded
$34.89 Simcha Feuerman, LCSW-R

One of Cognitive Behavior Therapy’s great contributions is its ability to identify the power of incorrect or maladaptive beliefs, and how they shape our feelings.  If we can help our clients question their thoughts and beliefs, and become less defensive and more objective about them, they can change the way they are affected by what happens to them.  Though commonly applied to individuals, this same technique can be applied to couples.  In this seminar, we will learn to identify thirteen common incorrect beliefs that sabotage relationships, what makes them less adaptive, and how to teach your client “antidotes” to these beliefs.

  • Learn how to identify the various distorted beliefs, assumptions and entitlements that set people up for conflict, disappointment and resentment.
  • Learn how to gently confront clients so they can re-evaluate, reconsider and restructure faulty beliefs
  • Learn to manage your countertransference and remain compassionate and curious even when you find your clients' opinions to be immoral or foolish.
  • Learn how to deflect religious justifications for dysfunctional behavior without arguing about religion.

Series: 18th Annual NEFESH International Conference

The 13 Cognitive Distortions That Undermine Marital Harmony

Previously Recorded

Presenter: Simcha Feuerman, LCSW-R

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One of Cognitive Behavior Therapy’s great contributions is its ability to identify the power of incorrect or maladaptive beliefs, and how they shape our feelings.  If we can help our clients question their thoughts and beliefs, and become less defensive and more objective about them, they can change the way they are affected by what happens to them.  Though commonly applied to individuals, this same technique can be applied to couples.  In this seminar, we will learn to identify thirteen common incorrect beliefs that sabotage relationships, what makes them less adaptive, and how to teach your client “antidotes” to these beliefs.

  • Learn how to identify the various distorted beliefs, assumptions and entitlements that set people up for conflict, disappointment and resentment.
  • Learn how to gently confront clients so they can re-evaluate, reconsider and restructure faulty beliefs
  • Learn to manage your countertransference and remain compassionate and curious even when you find your clients' opinions to be immoral or foolish.
  • Learn how to deflect religious justifications for dysfunctional behavior without arguing about religion.


This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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